I don't know why it hasn't been done before...

Just had to make a group for the terrible instructables. If you've ever felt the urge to point out a lame instructable, here's the place to do it.
Feel free to post nominations in here.
Of course, it's hard to follow the "be nice" policy with something like this. Really, though, if the instructable was that bad, the instructor usually didn't actually care to do it well.
If they did try, and it just turned out bad, then they can still be added. Including a few tips on their page to encourage improvement wouldn't be a bad thing to do.
Mostly, though, this is for those really terrible instructables that really should be deleted. Something like "Make light from matches. Instructions: Go to a dark room and light some matches."
Have at it.

I'm not particularly sorry to say I removed myself from this group. Not positive if I can eliminate it totally, but I would if I could. Regardless, it's a silent reminder of some things that may be better left silent. Still obnoxious that I keep getting messages when someone posts though. :/

If you go to the group itself, and you are the author of the group, there should be a admin button "manage this group". Click that, and then there are a set of option to the left of the page, one of which is to delete the group. As for the messages, then doesn't that serve you right for starting it in the first place?

Indeed. In my defense, I was hoping the community could take a little tongue-in-cheek humor. Regardless, should have realized it would eventually devolve. Ah well, I'll see about deleting the group now...

Kiteman: He's the hero that Instructables deserves, but not the one it needs right now. And so we'll hunt him, because he can take it, because he's not a hero. He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector, a dark knight.

I would just like to say - I do know now why it hasn't been done before. In some basic cleanup, I found some real gems of instructables (I mean that in a non-sarcastic way). I suppose everyone just has a different idea as to what a bad ible is. Ultimately, the reason it's not a genius idea to have this group isn't the blanket reasoning of "hurt feelings" so much as gross mislabeling and potential, strong arguments. It was supposed to be in good fun, but I guess that's too much to expect. As such, I don't want this dark spot on my own profile. But don't worry - we'll always have "Broken Jar"

Yeah, this is exactly why The Powers That Be have removed negative ratings from the system. Sometimes the projects that are a little controversial get hammered with negative ratings, even though many people feel they are excellent instructables.

I would be in favor of deleting this group, if that is an option. It doesn't really contribute to our little community, or even to the overall quality of the instructibles - positive criticism is a far better tool for that.

Can authors even delete their own Groups? I know you can delete your own Instructables and forum topics...

Yeah, same here. Not sure why, though. Oh well, feel free to add one if you see one (and if it allows you). I only ask that you stray from adding K'nex instructables. Reason being, everyone already knows they're bad.

Mostly, though, this is for those really terrible instructables that really should be deleted. Something like "Make light from matches. Instructions: Go to a dark room and light some matches."Have at it.

Maybe the worst one would be how to make a topic about the worst one ? LOL

Yeah, but they've already got a group that collects all of those. If I could, I'd just incorporate that entire group as one entry. Nah, I don't think they're that bad, they just take themselves a little bit too seriously. Like they refuse to acknowledge that they're just building some kids' toys. But, whatever, to each his own, I suppose.

Well, now, Lego guns - that's another story. Heh, actually, making an instructable on building a completely pointless toy from building toys is...well..pointless. At least the Lego people have mindstorms and build more than just silly guns. Maybe if they used the whole thing for some mechanical project, or electrical experiment...I dunno. Building toys are great tools and should be used for innovation - not silly little trinkets.

This is way off topic, but i'm going to say it anyway. i was wondering if anyone here wanted to join aqueel monohan group. there are only three people now, and i want it to get huge. go to the group for details.

Funny that you put one of Tim's projects in there... I mean, he is the inventor of the 3D printer :p I guess that's just not enough to earn any respect points :p It's better to look at the positives -- it's kinda like stopping to smell the roses, but instead you went lower and smelled the manure compost around them...

There's no argument to counter :p In any case, I stand by what I said - if you stop to smell the roses, but smell the manure instead - all you're going to see is crap... In any case, it's obvious the majority of the community doesn't support this garbage - you're still the only group member.

Well, I'm more than prepared to be flamed. Not gonna hurt my feelings any. Besides, take a look at his ibles. I haven't read each one yet, but judging by the ones I have looked at, I'd guess he has a sense of humor. Sounds like something others around here could use :p

Ask and you shall receive. Thanks for the nomination. I actually sent Tim a message asking if we could use one of his photos for the group. One of the broken jar phoos would be smashing, I think. I assume he has a sense of humor and probably wouldn't get offended.